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GSI Outdoors Pivot Trowel vs Leatherman Signal Multi-Tool

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

GSI Outdoors Pivot Trowel is the lighter option — 168 g lighter than the Leatherman Signal Multi-Tool (79% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec GSI Outdoors Pivot Trowel Leatherman Signal Multi-Tool
Weight 45 g · 0.045 kg · 0.10 lb 213 g · 0.213 kg · 0.47 lb
Brand GSI Outdoors Leatherman
Category Tools Tools
GSI Outdoors Pivot Trowel
45 g

Folding cathole trowel for Leave No Trace camping.

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Leatherman Signal Multi-Tool
213 g

19-tool multi-tool designed for outdoor use weighing 213g. Includes pliers, knife, fire starter, whistle and more.

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GSI Outdoors Pivot Trowel vs Leatherman Signal Multi-Tool: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the GSI Outdoors Pivot Trowel wins — at 45 g it is 168 g (79%) lighter than the Leatherman Signal Multi-Tool (213 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest tools page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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